How the West Was Won

1977

How the West Was Won

8.2 | en | Drama

The Macahans, a family from Virginia headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP11 The Slavers

Apr. 23,1979

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EP10 China Girl

Apr. 16,1979

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EP9 Luke

Apr. 02,1979

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EP8 The Forgotten

Mar. 19,1979

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EP7 The Scavengers

Mar. 12,1979

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EP6 L'Affaire Riel

Mar. 05,1979

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EP5 Hillary

Feb. 26,1979

Luke embarks on a double mission: to win back his old flame Hillary and find the man who is suspected of murder as Luke once accused of - and to get him to confess.

EP4 The Innocent

Feb. 12,1979

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EP3 The Enemy

Feb. 05,1979

A by-the-book Army lieutenant clashes with the Macahans when he hunts for an Indian chief suspected of raiding wagon trains.

EP2 The Rustler

Jan. 22,1979

Jessie is blindly in love with a handsome young stranger named Bob, who rescues her from a nasty villain. Together they flee to a small town and finds a priest who agrees to perform the ceremony.

EP1 The Gunfighter

Jan. 15,1979

Rancher Henry Coe hires a professional gunman to drive the Macahans off what he considers to be his property. Frank Grayson ingratiates himself with the Macahans, but Josh recognizes him as the gunman once hired to kill Luke.

8.2 | en | Drama , Western | More Info

Released: 1977-02-06 | Released Producted By: , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

Synopsis

The Macahans, a family from Virginia headed by Zeb Macahan, travel across the country to pioneer a new land and a new home in the American West.

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James Arness , Fionnula Flanagan , Bruce Boxleitner

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James Arness

as Zeb Macahan

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Fionnula Flanagan

as Molly Culhane

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Bruce Boxleitner

as Luke Macahan

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Reviews

ss2014 I thought this was a great series and wish they would air it again! It was a good family show, okay it had some shooting (It's the old west!) but overall it had good family values. It was about the trials and tribulations of a family traveling West from somewhere near the southeast after the Civil War. James Arness, played an Uncle from the West who escorts the family as they head to Oregon. As it turns out they end up living in various locations, during which time the family is put through many ups and downs before finally making it to Oregon. I think the show could have even continued on for at least a short time after they reached Oregon and settled down but unfortunately it ends when they make it to Oregon. Again, this is a great Western series and I wish it was replayed on one of the cable networks!

NYOKA JOHNSON How the west was Won is one of the best Westerns ever, if not the best. James Arness and Bruce Boxleiger were great in it. I even think it is the best acting that Arness did. Mini series of any kind are my favorites but this one is a must see. Even though I have not seen How The West Was Won since it was on TV in the seventies, I still remember how much I enjoyed it, and I looked forward to seeing the next installment. I wish that it was out to purchase, and I really don't understand why it is not. I have found someone who claims that they have all 25 discs but his price is to high for my pocketbook. If anyone would like the email address let me know. NJOHNSON5@JAM.RR.COM

grahamsj3 I've seen the original John Ford film by the same name and then this series and I found the series to be much better. It is, of course, MUCH longer, which allows for more story telling, more character development and a lot more depth than the original film could ever hope to achieve. But it is precisely that depth that makes this series so much better. This thing had a great cast, including James Arness, Bruce Boxleitner and Fionnula Flanagan. Other great actors and actresses made appearances in some of the episodes. The acting in this whole series is great by everyone. The Civil War also plays a huge role in this film. The story is gripping and will definitely keep the viewer interested - there are no "slow" places in this entire series. The screenplay was written by several writers but was seamlessly integrated. There are several emotional rollercoasters going at once with the family being torn apart and put back together a few times. Viewers just can't seem to tear themselves away. Movies of this caliber are rare and should you ever see this miniseries being run on TV, be sure to crank up your VCR and tape it. You'll want to see it again and again.

skilled_man64801 I have looked and looked for a copy of this move for 3 years,.. I know who owns it even,.. I do not know why it is not on VHS/DVD.. I would love to own it If you know where I can get a copy,.. Please send me an e-mail.. I rate this movie a 10. best of westerens